Daily Dose Birkenhead

cafe — Birkenhead · Auckland

About Daily Dose Birkenhead

Daily Dose Birkenhead is a warm and inviting kitchen and coffee bar nestled in a slow, considered corner of Auckland's Birkenhead. This local spot is dedicated to serving a daily dose of meticulously crafted beverages and nourishing bites, focusing on high-quality ingredients and thoughtful preparation. Patrons can enjoy everything from ceremonial grade matcha, whisked fresh for every cup, to specialty coffee pulled slow from a rotating selection of beans.

Beyond exceptional coffee and matcha, Daily Dose offers a diverse menu of refreshing smoothies, wholesome bowls, and delightful sweet bites. The atmosphere is designed for a relaxed visit, whether you're starting your day, catching up with friends, or simply seeking a moment of tranquility with a delicious treat. It's a place where every cup and plate is prepared with care, ensuring a consistent and satisfying experience for the community.

Daily Dose Birkenhead: Your Corner for Specialty Coffee, Ceremonial Matcha, and Wholesome Bites

Nestled in the heart of Birkenhead, Auckland, Daily Dose offers a welcoming sanctuary for those seeking exceptional beverages and nourishing food in a relaxed, thoughtfully designed space. More than just a coffee shop, it’s a kitchen and coffee bar where every detail, from the stone-ground ceremonial matcha to the slow-pulled specialty coffee, is crafted with care.

The Daily Dose Experience

Daily Dose Birkenhead embodies a 'slow, considered corner' philosophy. The atmosphere is calm and inviting, perfect for starting your day, enjoying a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or simply taking a moment for yourself. The friendly team is always happy to greet walk-in customers, fostering a sense of community.

For those on the go, Daily Dose leverages modern convenience with its 'Order Ahead' system. Through their OTG platform, customers can tap through, pay on their phone, and pick up at the counter, allowing them to skip the queue and sip sooner. This seamless service ensures that you can get your daily dose of goodness without delay.

Crafted Beverages for Every Palate

At the core of Daily Dose's offering are its exceptional beverages. Matcha lovers will be delighted by their **ceremonial grade matcha**, which is stone-ground and whisked fresh for every cup. Available hot, iced, layered soft, or stirred with seasonal fruit, the full range provides a unique and authentic matcha experience. From the signature Double Dose Matcha with its matcha sea-salt cold foam to the vibrant Iced Strawberry Matcha, there’s a matcha creation for every preference.

Coffee aficionados are equally catered to with a **rotating selection of specialty beans** from Eighthirty Coffee Roasters. Their skilled baristas pull espresso slowly, ensuring a perfect pour every time. Whether you prefer a classic flat white, a robust long black, or an adventurous Bulletproof Coffee made with grass-fed butter and MCT oil, Daily Dose delivers quality and flavour. Their menu also features an array of specialty lattes, including the popular Iced Peanut Butter Latte and the unique Iced Espresso Tonic.

Beyond coffee and matcha, Daily Dose offers a variety of hot teas from The Tea Thief, as well as a selection of iced drinks like iced lattes, hojicha lattes, and mochas, perfect for a refreshing cool-down.

Nourishing Bites and Wholesome Treats

Daily Dose extends its commitment to quality ingredients to its food menu. Their smoothies are a highlight, crafted from real fruit and beneficial add-ons. The **Strawberry Dose** is a popular choice, packed with strawberry, banana, avocado, vanilla collagen, and whey. Other blends like the Blue Malibu, Adaptogen Espresso, Green Smoothie, and Vanilla Berry Keto cater to various dietary preferences and nutritional needs, with optional add-ons like Two Islands marine collagen, Flow-State mushroom extracts, and NZ Protein whey.

For something more substantial, their **bowls** offer a wholesome option. The Chia Pudding Bowl (DF, GF) features macadamia milk, coconut cream, and maple syrup, with a choice of toppings, while the Yoghurt Bowl provides a simple yet satisfying option with unsweetened Greek yoghurt. Those with a sweet tooth won't be disappointed by their delicious baked goods, including a gluten-free Walnut Caramel Slice with a thick caramel center and a fudgy, dense Choc Fudge Brownie, also gluten-free.

Daily Dose Birkenhead is more than just a place to grab a drink; it's a destination for quality, comfort, and community. With its dedication to ceremonial grade matcha, specialty coffee, and a menu of nourishing and delicious bites, it truly lives up to its name, offering a daily dose of goodness to its patrons.

Signature items

  • Double Dose Matcha
  • Iced Strawberry Matcha
  • Bulletproof Coffee
  • Strawberry Dose Smoothie
  • Chia Pudding Bowl
  • Walnut Caramel Slice

Menu

Smoothies

  • Strawberry Dose — Strawberry, banana, avocado, vanilla collagen, vanilla stevia, vanilla whey, almond milk, coconut cream, strawberry glaze
  • Blue Malibu — Pineapple, banana, vanilla whey, coconut water, coconut milk, blue spirulina, coconut cream, ice
  • Adaptogen Espresso — Banana, avocado, espresso, chocolate whey, peanut butter, flow-state four-mushroom blend, cacao, almond milk, coconut cream, ice
  • Green Smoothie — Mango, passionfruit, cauliflower, spinach, supergreens, spirulina, unflavoured protein, coconut water, coconut cream
  • Vanilla Berry Keto — Almond milk, coconut cream, avocado, blueberry, vanilla whey, almond butter, MCT oil, vanilla bean
  • Collagen Add-on — Two Islands marine
  • Flow-state Mushroom Extracts Add-on
  • Pea Protein Add-on — Two Islands
  • Whey Protein Add-on — NZ Protein
  • Grass-fed Butter Add-on
  • MCT Oil Add-on — Nothing Naughty

Hot Drinks

  • Flat White — Velvety micro-foamed milk over a double shot
  • Latte — Double shot, steamed milk, thin layer of froth
  • Cappuccino — Double shot, steamed milk + foam in equal thirds
  • Short Black — Double shot espresso
  • Long Black — Double shot over hot water
  • Americano — Double shot, size large over water
  • Mocha — Double shot poured over hot chocolate with steamed milk
  • Chai — Steamed milk, spice-infused black tea
  • Dirty Chai — Chai with an espresso shot
  • Hojicha Latte — Hojicha and your choice of steamed milk
  • Matcha Latte — Hand-whisked ceremonial matcha with steamed milk
  • Hot Chocolate — With steamed velvety milk
  • Fluffy — Warm milk + froth, chocolate sauce, powder, marshmallows
  • Piccolo — Double shot with hot steamed milk
  • Macchiato — Single shot with a splash of textured milk
  • Tea — Assorted blends from The Tea Thief

Bowls & Food

  • Chia Pudding Bowl — DF · GF: Macadamia milk + coconut cream + maple syrup, your choice of toppings
  • Yoghurt Bowl — Unsweetened Greek yoghurt, your choice of toppings
  • Walnut Caramel Slice — GF: Shortbread base, thick caramel centre, walnut-shortbread topping
  • Choc Fudge Brownie — GF: Fudgy, dense, no added gluten

Specialty Drinks

  • Double Dose Matcha — Traditional matcha over ice, topped with matcha sea-salt cold foam
  • Collagen Latte — Espresso, Two Islands vanilla collagen, vanilla, your choice of milk · 8oz
  • Bulletproof Coffee — Double espresso, hot water, grass-fed butter, MCT oil · 6oz
  • Iced Peanut Butter Latte — Double espresso, peanut-butter syrup, milk, ice
  • Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso — Double espresso shaken with brown sugar and ice, layered with milk
  • Iced Espresso Tonic — Double espresso over tonic water and ice
  • Espresso Coconut Cloud (Iced) — Whipped espresso, cream, maple syrup, coconut water, ice
  • Matcha Coconut Cloud (Iced) — Whipped matcha, cream, maple syrup, coconut water, ice
  • Iced Blueberry Matcha — Iced matcha latte layered with blueberry syrup
  • Iced Mango Matcha — Iced matcha latte layered with mango syrup
  • Iced Banana Cream Matcha — Iced matcha latte layered with banana-cream syrup
  • Iced Strawberry Matcha — Iced matcha latte layered with strawberry syrup

Iced & Cold Drinks

  • Iced Americano — Double shot over cold water and ice
  • Iced Latte — Double shot over fresh milk, over ice
  • Iced Matcha Latte — Matcha over fresh milk and ice
  • Iced Hojicha Latte — Hojicha and milk, over ice
  • Iced Chai — Spice-infused black tea, milk, ice
  • Iced Dirty Chai — Chai with an espresso shot, over ice
  • Iced Mocha — Double espresso with chocolate over milk and ice
  • Iced Chocolate — Chocolate over fresh milk and ice

Frequently asked questions

What kind of coffee do you serve?
Daily Dose serves specialty beans from Eighthirty Coffee Roasters, pulled fresh all day.
What makes your matcha special?
They use ceremonial grade, stone-ground matcha, whisked fresh for every cup. It can be enjoyed hot, iced, layered soft, or with seasonal fruit.
Do you offer food options?
Yes, Daily Dose offers a selection of wholesome bowls like Chia Pudding and Yoghurt bowls, as well as sweet bites such as Walnut Caramel Slice and Choc Fudge Brownies.
Can I order ahead?
Yes, you can order ahead through their OTG platform to pay on your phone and pick up at the counter, skipping the queue.
Are there options for specific dietary needs?
Yes, they offer gluten-free (GF) and dairy-free (DF) options for selected food items like the Chia Pudding Bowl and their sweet slices. Smoothies also offer a range of ingredients to suit various dietary preferences.
What are your operating hours?
Daily Dose Birkenhead is open Monday to Sunday from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. They are closed from December 25th to January 8th annually.

Tips

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Good to know

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